The 2026–2027 FAFSA application includes important updates that can make applying for college financial aid easier for ...

Federal aid may not cover your full college tuition bill, but there are ways to close the gap before classes begin.

The Free Application For Federal Student Aid is officially open, and so far, it looks like things are running smoother than last year, when there were significant delays and problems with the FAFSA.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) wants high school seniors to complete a financial aid form or formally opt out before ...

Learn how to use FAFSA for summer courses, eligibility requirements, and what financial aid options you may qualify for.

The FAFSA Simplification Act is an initiative by the United States Department of Education to make applying for federal student aid easier for students. It is the first major redesign of the FAFSA ...

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A mom following popular FAFSA guides that tell families to spend down their savings before filing got a sharp reality check ...

Fires, floods and hurricanes have caused incalculable damage to different parts of the country over the past decade, and they appear to be getting worse. The wildfires in California are just the ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act restores a decades-old practice that shields family farms and family business equity from ...